Little ones will be in awe ofHyde Park Winter Wonderland, a feast of festive fun with ice-skating, a Ferris wheel, stalls brimming with toys and sweets and, of course, Santa's grotto.

Even on Christmas Day, London offers a must-see event: thePeter Pan Cup. Not just any normal swimming race, it sees hardy members of the Serpentine Swimming Club compete in the icy waters of the Serpentine lake inHyde Park.